Baby Girl!
Chaim and Dina (nee Schildkraut) Gourarie (Crown Heights)
Baby Boy!
Shmuli and Aidy (nee Katzman) Bendet (Crown Heights)
New Engagement!
Binyomon Diamond (Houston, TX) and Melodie Balarsky (Austin, TX)
ENDED: Kinus Hatmimim Haolami Farbrengen
The Kinus Hatmimim Haolami Farbrengen live broadcast starting at 8:00pm, tonight, Motzei Shabbos.
Forty one years ago, at the completion of the Sefer Torah of Moshiach, the Rebbe said during a Sicha that “this is Erev Shabbos of the Hillula [Yud Shvat] and to my sorry and dismay, I need to warn that it is not the day – in the language of the nation – to make a “banquet”, or a “dinner”, or an “installation”…”
The Rebbe Says, Yud Shvat is not a Time for Installations
Forty one years ago, at the completion of the Sefer Torah of Moshiach, the Rebbe said during a Sicha that “this is Erev Shabbos of the Hillula [Yud Shvat] and to my sorry and dismay, I need to warn that it is not the day – in the language of the nation – to make a “banquet”, or a “dinner”, or an “installation”…”
Tonight: 1 Simple Swab Can Save a Life
Devorah, a 30 year old mother of 2, member of the Chabad community of Wellesley, MA has been diagnosed with leukemia. The doctors have given her just a few weeks to live – unless a stem cell match is found.
NOW PLAYING: Jewish Kids Radio Show!
Now playing, exclusively on CrownHeights.info, the Jewish Kids Radio! Kids of all ages can now tune in to a meaningful program which includes a few chances to win great prizes, a story connected to Yud Shvat, and more!
Tunisian Jews Unaffected by Upheaval
The AJC is in touch with the Jewish community in Tunisia, which has lived in the country’s shores since ancient time.
Photos: Chabad Kosher Pickle Factory
The Pickle Rabbi, otherwise known as Rabbi Mendy Margolin, explains the difference between kosher-style pickles and others which may or may not be kosher.
Fun for all at Chabad’s Sunshine Club
Almost 300 senior citizens attended a Jan. 9 Sunshine Club luncheon at the Renaissance Hotel in Agoura Hills.
Video: A Tribute to Moshe Yess
On Motzai Shabbos last week, Legendary musician Moshe Yess passed away at the age of 65. TorahCafé present two special video of him singing at the Ivy League Torah Study Experience (ILTSE) – a summer Torah-learning program provided by the National Committee for the Furtherance of Jewish Education – in 1992.
3 Motzai Shabbos L’Chaims!
Ouriel Corcos (Crown Heights/Israel) and Ruchie Wagshul (Crown Heights)
Crown Condos, 580 Crown St [between Albany and Troy Ave]
Shuki Greenberg (Crown Heights) to Sheina Kanar (London, UK)
Beis Levi Yitzchok 556 Crown St [entrance on Albany Ave]
Aaron Lazer Goodman (Melbourne, Australia) and Gani Domber (Queens, New York)
1486 Carroll St [between Albany and Troy Ave]
In a late Erev Shabbos announcement Rabbi Avrohom Osdoba said that he will not be attending the Hachtorah of R. Yosef Braun Sunday evening in 770, and he declared that others shouldn’t attend as well.
Rabbi Osdoba Declares: “I will Not Attend the Hachtorah, nor Shall Others”
In a late Erev Shabbos announcement Rabbi Avrohom Osdoba said that he will not be attending the Hachtorah of R. Yosef Braun Sunday evening in 770, and he declared that others shouldn’t attend as well.
Sunday: Hachnosas Sefer Torah in Memory of R. Nosson Gurari
The families of Rabbi Nosson Gurari will be holding a Hachnosas Sefer Torah and are inviting the community to attend this joyous occasion.
A reader sent us a link to this video of a young boy preparing himself and his surroundings with great anticipation for Yud Shvat.
Video: Is It Yud Shvat Yet?
A reader sent us a link to this video of a young boy preparing himself and his surroundings with great anticipation for Yud Shvat.
Oholei Torah Stands Ready for Yud Shvat
Mossad Chinuch Oholei Torah – Oholei Menachem, the very first yeshiva the Rebbe founded in 5716/1956, stands ready as we celebrate the Shnas HaShishim of the Rebbe’s leadership. All 1600 talmidim, ka”h, in all nine divisions have learned and davened, each in their level, in preparation for this Yud Shvat.
It’s the battle of the informal social media mediums, and with the Hachtorah looming this Sunday night the flood of information is hard to contain! Yesterday a twitter account with the name ‘Vaad Hakohol’ began circulating in the comments section of the CrownHeights.info. Just a day earlier Zaki Tamirs VoteTamir blog came back to life with announcements about the Hachtorah ceremony of Rabbi Yosef Braun, while the Vaad Twitter account promises to give up to the minute info on the Vaad.
Vaad Hakohol Twitter vs. Zaki Tamirs Blog & R. Brauns Hachtorah
It’s the battle of the informal social media mediums, and with the Hachtorah looming this Sunday night the flood of information is hard to contain! Yesterday a twitter account with the name ‘Vaad Hakohol’ began circulating in the comments section of the CrownHeights.info. Just a day earlier Zaki Tamirs VoteTamir blog came back to life with announcements about the Hachtorah ceremony of Rabbi Yosef Braun, while the Vaad Twitter account promises to give up to the minute info on the Vaad.
